Sunday, July 15, 2012

Coral and Gold Desk

If you follow me on Facebook, you know Big K and I started a little impromptu bedroom redecorating project this weekend. It's still in progress, so I don't have any additions to the house tour. But, as soon as everything is put back together, you know I'll have a post for you!

One thing that I can share is my new desk. I've desperately been seeking my own workspace and I've finally done something about it after being inspired by Carmel over at My Fifth House...use a desk as a bedside table. Genius!!!

Luckily, I had this guy sitting in my garage just waiting for a makeover. I picked it up for $10 at a yard sale earlier this summer.

Can you spot Emma back there? She seems to sneak into every picture. If I was that cute, I might try to be in more pictures too!

I also had some Krylon spray paint in Coral Isle in the garage that I sprayed the desk with after priming it with Kilz.

I hadn't spray painted something in FOREVER. I had forgotten how easy it is. No messy brushes to clean. No waiting days for paint to dry.

Here's the final result.

I think something is wrong with my camera. All of my pictures have been super-grainy lately. I have no idea what is going on. Do you have any ideas???? I don't know what to do, besides buy a new camera. This camera used to take great, clear pictures.

My favorite part of the desk is this gold detail.

In the background, you can see my new blue-gray paint...also done this weekend. It's called Oyster Pearl by the Ace brand Clarke & Kensington.

Over in the corner you can see my "new" file cabinet. This was a old Target dealio...you know the fake wood pieces that you have to assemble??? I just primed and spray painted it glossy white. This was my first attempt painting this type of "wood." It looks pretty good and I think the paint will stick. I made sure to prime well with Kilz. Otherwise, I was afraid the material might have been too slick and the paint would have peeled right off.

One last look, just because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new desk/bedside table! One of my favorite things - it was almost free! All of the materials I used were found in the garage. I didn't have to buy anything except for the $10 desk.

Very pretty! I am inspired by your painting of that Target "wood"! I have one of those bookshelves in my son's room and would love to paint it a bright color. I think I am going to try the Kilz + spray combo! Thanks for sharing!